Moore, Norm Morford, Della Morris, Georgia Morris,Larry Morris, William Morris, John Muhammad,Stephanie Murray, Khaula Murtadha, Khail Mwaafrika,Chinyalu Mwaafrika, Bud Myers, Georgia Myles, JimNaremore, Jim Naus, Thelma Neal, Tim Neal, BobNicholas, Brian Nickolaus, Abby Nicol, Ben Nicol, SarahNielson, Sarah Noel, Jackie Nytes, Sam Odle, DavidOfficer, George Okantey, Joel O’Neil, Antonio Ortiz-Saez, Michael Osborne, Vop Osili, Michael Ottman,Beleta Page, Ayatala Palmer, Rasul Palmer, DennisPapenmeier, Jeff Patchen, Anna Patton, Brian Payne,Steve Perkins, Carlos Permell, Melanie Perry, DarrieuxPeterson, Genaiya Peterson, Jowanna Peterson, LaurenPeterson, Marc Pfleging, Nann Phillips, Todd Phillips,Keisha Pierce, Cathy Pilarski, Al Polin, Gregory Porter,Tammy Porter, Julia Pratt, Rob Proctor, Maria Quintana,Deborah Rasdell Heyer, Dana Reed Wise, Aaron Reel, BretRent, Rosa Rice, Alice Richard, Jean Richcreek, LamarRichcreek, Annie Rickets, Jeanne Rieger, Deborah Riley,Steven Roberts, Vicky Roberts, James Robinson, JohnRobinson, Mike Rogers, Telly Rogers, Carol Ross, AmyRubin, Tierra Ruffin, Herb Rumler, Diana Ruschhaupt,Chris Rush, Nate Rush, Terry Rush, Delores Ryan, CallieS<strong>and</strong>ers, Eric Sarver, Kym Saunders, Katie Schlafer,Wayne Schmidt, Nicole Schoville, Cennie Scott, DeannScott, Christina Schantz, Tara Seeley, Terri Sheppard,Kathy Shorter, Emma Showse, Regina Shurlock, AnitaSilverman, Malina Simone, Joe Simpson, Kate Singleton,Linda Skipper, Gyuan Sleet-Woodson, Cari Small Grant,Annie Smith, Charlie Smith, Dewight Smith, ErikaSmith, Lovie Smith, Nathanael Smith, Rochelle Smith,Rod Smith, Ron Smith, Thulani Smith, Betty Smith-Beecher, Dino Snead, Sally Spiers, Sammy Springfield,Sheila Springfield, Sonya Springfield, SpiritSpringfield, Sydney Sprinfield, Carole Stevenson, NancyStimson, Deborah Stoll, Anita Sullivan, Brian Sullivan,Steve Sullivan, Scott Swails, Steven Swanson, PatriciaSwenson, John Tanner, Diane Taylor, Kevin Teasley,Nichole Tellis, Tyrone Terry, Jason Thomas, ShirleyThomas, Aaron Thompson, Linda Thompson, TiffaniThompson, Stephen Towns, Ora Triplet, Molly Trueblood,Brenda Truedell-Bell, Marjorie Tucker, AmberTurientine, William Turientine, Anna Tyszkeiwicz,Pambana Uishi, Matthew Upchurch, Jay van Santen,2Sara van Slambrook, Diana Vanarsdall, Lorraine Vavul,Shelley Wagner, S<strong>and</strong>ra Walker, Leanna Walsh, MikeWalsh, Nathan Walsh, Sam Walsh, Clara Warner, MarciaWarrington, Kenny Washington, Keri Washington,Mavis Washington, Ivan Watkins, Williams Watts,Jimmy Webb, Maureen Weber, Dennis Weeden, DervinWhite, Gwen White, Sharlett White, Thelma White,James Whitfield, Daphne Whitmire, Denise Whittaker,Robert Whittaker, Sarah Wiehe, Angela Wilkins, JosephWilliams, Karon Williams, Llean Williams, ShawnWilliams, Joe Wills, Mitzi Wilson, Marshawn Wolley,Joe Wood, Cathi Woodard, Lacy Wooden, Leon Wooden,David Woodrup, Robyn Woods, Gyjuan Woodson, S<strong>and</strong>raWright, Teresa Yates, Doris York, Claudette YoungParticipating Organizations911, Annie’s Place, Antioch Missionary Baptist Church,Broadway Area Neighbors Group, Ball State UniversityCollege <strong>of</strong> Architecture <strong>and</strong> Planning <strong>Indianapolis</strong>Center, Big Brothers Big Sisters <strong>of</strong> Central Indiana,Briarwood Health <strong>and</strong> Rehabilitation Center, BroadwayUnited Methodist Church, Cassidy Turley Real Estate,Center for Leadership Development, Child Care Answers,Citizen’s Energy Group, The Children’s Museum <strong>of</strong><strong>Indianapolis</strong>, The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Indianapolis</strong>, CommunityAction <strong>of</strong> Greater <strong>Indianapolis</strong>, Crown Hill NeighborhoodAssociation, Day Nursery Lilly Center, Double 8 FoodStore, Dreamapolis, Fall Creek Academy, Flanner House,Head Start, Health <strong>and</strong> Hospital Corporation, Highl<strong>and</strong>Vicinity Neighborhood Association, Historic MeridianPark Neighborhood Association, Indiana Black Expo,<strong>Indianapolis</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> Public Works, <strong>Indianapolis</strong>Housing Agency, <strong>Indianapolis</strong> Metropolitan PoliceDepartment, <strong>Indianapolis</strong> Neighborhood ResourceCenter, <strong>Indianapolis</strong> Public Schools, <strong>Indianapolis</strong>Ten Point Coalition, IndyGo, Indy Learning Center,<strong>Indianapolis</strong> Metropolitan Planning Organization,<strong>Indianapolis</strong> Parks Department, Indiana UniversityHealth, Ivy Tech Community College, J2 Systems <strong>and</strong>Supply LLC, Keep <strong>Indianapolis</strong> Beautiful, KeyBank,KI EcoCenter, Language Culture International, LocalInitiatives Support Corporation, Making Connections,Mapleton-Fall Creek Development Corporation,Mapleton-Fall Creek Neighborhood Association,<strong>Marion</strong> <strong>County</strong> Commission on Youth, <strong>Marion</strong> <strong>County</strong>Prosecutor’s Office, <strong>Marion</strong> <strong>County</strong> Health Department,Martin Luther King Community Center, MBA PropertyManagement, Meridian Highl<strong>and</strong> NeighborhoodAssociation, Metropolitan <strong>Indianapolis</strong> Board <strong>of</strong>Realtors, Mid-North Church Council, Mid-NorthFood Pantry, Midtown <strong>Indianapolis</strong>, Inc., MidwestManagement, Mobile Doctors, North Start Capoiera,Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Near North CommunityDevelopment Center, Onward with Character, OsellYouth Group, Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, ProjectHome Indy, Public Advocates in Community Re-entry,Purdue Extension, Raphael Health Center, Ruth LillyHealth Education Center, Shortridge Magnet HighSchool, Tabernacle Presbyterian Church, Teacher’sCredit Union, Trinity Episcopal Church, Watson-McCordNeighborhood Association, Willow Marketing, WoodenAssociation Youth, Urban League, Urban Mission YMCAVision renderings by Lohren Deeg, Ball State University.<strong>Six</strong> <strong>Neighborhoods</strong>. One Vision.
Crown Hill | Highl<strong>and</strong> Vicinity | Historic Meridian Park | Mapleton-Fall Creek | Meridian Highl<strong>and</strong> | Watson-McCord<strong>Six</strong> <strong>Neighborhoods</strong>One VisionMID-NORTH QUALITY OF LIFE PLAN | INDIANAPOLIS | EXECUTIVE SUMMARYThis is the first time that all <strong>of</strong> our neighborhoodshave been involved together in a planning efforton this scale. We see this plan as a key moment inthe forward progress <strong>of</strong> our community.Neighborhood+OpportunityDreams will power the growth <strong>and</strong> rebirth <strong>of</strong> theneighborhoods, <strong>and</strong> the community will providethe comprehensive resources necessary to be aneighborhood <strong>of</strong> opportunity for all.+ New housing options for all ages <strong>and</strong> backgrounds+ Improved transportation connectivity+ Trails, art, parks, gardens, <strong>and</strong> wellness options+ Commitment to youth, education, <strong>and</strong> family learning.+ Promoting business <strong>and</strong> entrepreneurshipCommunicate+ConnectThrough the synergies <strong>of</strong> sharing information,celebrating assets, <strong>and</strong> building a shared identity basedon neighborhood values, the neighborhoods <strong>of</strong> Mid-North will continue to achieve success <strong>and</strong> be recognizedas a special place to live, work, learn, <strong>and</strong> visit.+ Inventory, promote, <strong>and</strong> celebrate assets+ Continue momentum with cross-neighborhood collaboration <strong>and</strong>initiatives+ Building a shared identity based on neighborhood valuesDestination+Fall CreekCapitalize on the historic Fall Creek corridor to weavetogether diverse neighborhoods, encourage civic,ecological, <strong>and</strong> entrepreneurial ethics, <strong>and</strong> help reestablishthe Mid-North area on the regional map as aunique <strong>and</strong> progressive place to call home.+ Clean, restore, <strong>and</strong> celebrate Fall Creek+ Recreational, entrepreneurial, <strong>and</strong> educational opportunities+ New housing <strong>and</strong> businesses+ Public art <strong>and</strong> streetscapes that reflect the neighborhood spiritMid-North Quality <strong>of</strong> Life Plan3